355 RIVERSIDE Drive #8E

Diamond in the rough! First time on the market, this gracious prewar Classic 6 awaits your vision along with your contractor to make this home your own. Arriving on the semi-private landing, two apartments per floor, this home encompasses the Eastern portion of the building with all exterior rooms and three exposures (N/S/E). Upon entering, the foyer leads to the spacious Living Room which flows onto the sun-drenched formal Dining Room. The rooms collectively enjoy oblique views to the north and south of the Hudson River, Riverside Park and the historic Beaux Arts style architecture of the neighboring townhouses and buildings. With 40 plus linear feet overall, this floorplan is ideal for entertaining. Adjacent, are two generously sized corner bedrooms, both with dual exposures. The Primary Bedroom with an ensuite windowed Bath also enjoys partial river views. The second bedroom overlooks landmarked townhouses along charming tree-lined West 108th Street. The second full windowed Bath is in the shared hallway. Off the Foyer is the third bedroom/home office with a windowed ensuite Powder Room with Washer/Dryer which can be restored back to a Full Bath and the W/D re-situated in the apartment. The south-facing windowed Kitchen can be reconfigured as an eat-in-kitchen. Pre-war features throughout include 10-foot beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, original fixtures with over-sized pictured windows and an abundance of light. BONUS: There is a unique and rare opportunity to purchase the entire 8th floor to create a truly spectacular custom pre-war home. Please contact us for more information. Built in 1922, 355 Riverside Drive is an elegantly appointed boutique building designed by William Tuthill, the architect of Carnegie Hall. The well-maintained building consists of 37 apartments with a doorman (8:00 am to midnight) and resident superintendent. Amenities include a beautiful private garden that wraps around the southeast corner of the building, storage room, laundry room, and bicycle storage. Pets allowed with board approval. No pied-a-terres allowed. 355 Riverside Drive is located on the corner of West 108th Street across from bucolic Riverside Park in the historic Bloomingdale District in the vibrant Upper West Side. This highly desirable neighborhood is conveniently located, enjoying proximity to Columbia University, excellent public and private schools, fabulous restaurants, food markets, world class entertainment, museums and public transportation.